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Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06651 Author/Creator: Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810 Place Written: Warren, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 31.8 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Written from Warren, possibly in Maine. Writes that he visited a mutual friend, Captain G., that morning for information, but did not receive learn anything useful. Discusses government intervention to convince the people in Knox's territories in Maine that Knox is rightful and legal owner of the territories. Comments on ways to capture and punish Mr. [Samuel] Ely, leader of the insurgents against Knox. Mentions some business concerns.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Ely, Samuel, fl. 1796-1797

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